Vhembe East Physical Sciences GR 11 March 2022 QP and Memo

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VHEMBE EAST DISTRICT
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GRADE 11
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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CONTROLLED TEST 1
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07 MARCH 2022
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MARKS : 100
DURATION : 2 HOURS
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Physical Sciences Gr 11 Page 2 of 13 Vhembe East/2022 Controlled Test 1
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of 11 questions. Answer ALL the
questions in the ANSWER BOOK.
2. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system
used in this question paper.
3. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
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4. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
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5. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
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6. Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.
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7. Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO
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8. Give brief motivations, discussions et cetera where required.

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9. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1 : MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.

Each question As only ONE correct answer. Write only the letter (A-D) next to the question
number ( 1.1 – 1.8 in the ANSWER BOOK. For example 1.5 D
1.1 The statements below refers to vector and scalar quantities
(i) A vector has magnitude and direction while a scalar has magnitude only.
(ii) A scalar quantity can always be added to a vector quantity.
(iii) Force is an example of a vector quantity, while distance is an example of a
scalar quantity.
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Which of the above statements is is/are TRUE?
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A. (i) and (ii) only
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B. (i) and (iii) only
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C. (ii) and (iii) only
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1.2 Three forces X, Y and Z act at appoint O and are in equilibrium.

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Which of the following statements is incorrect.

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A The vector sum of all the forces is zero.

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B. X is equal to the resultant of Y and Z.

C Z is the equilibrant of X and Y.
D The resultant of X, Y and Z is zero (2)

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1.3 A rocket of mass m is launched vertically upwards from the ground. The engine of
the rocket converts the fuel to hot expanding gases which it ejects during its motion.
Which one of the following statements best describes the cause of the rocket’”s
acceleration?
A. The hot expanding gases exert a downwards force on the ground.

B The hot expanding gases exert an upwards force on the rocket.
C. The rocket exerts a downwards force on the ground.
D. The rocket exerts a downwards force on the hot expanding gases. (2)
1.4 A man of mass m stands upright on a stationary wooden box placed on the ground.
The weight of the box is W

The NORMAL force acting on the box is equal to….
A W+m
B W-m
C W + mg
D W - mg (2)

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1.5 The same force, with magnitude F, is applied to two IDENTICAL blocks on the same
surface as shown. Both blocks move to the right
Which of the following is the same for both blocks?
A The acceleration.
B The kinetic frictional force.
C The ratio of the kinetic frictional force to the normal force.
D The normal force. (2)
1.6 The diagram below represents two satellites A and B of equal mass in circular
orbits.
The distances of satellites A and B from the centre of the planet are R and 2R
respectively. If the gravitational force that the planet exerts on A is F, then the
gravitational force that the planet exerts on B will be
A 2F
C 4F
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1.7 For which one of the following bonds is the difference in electronegativity the
GREATEST?
A C-O
B C-H
C C - Br
D H - Br (2)
1.8 The shape of the CO2 molecules is….
A Angular
B Trigonal planar
C Linear
D Trigonal bipyramidal (2)
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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page)
The diagram below shows two forces P and Q of magnitude 250 N and 150 N
respectively acting at a point R
2.1 Define the term resultant of a vector. (2)
2.2 Calculate the horizontal and vertical components of vector P (4)
2.3 Calculate the vector sum of horizontal components of P and Q (3)
2.4 The vector sum of the vertical components of these forces is 129,45 N.
Using the vector sums of the horizontal and vertical components of P and Q, draw a
labelled force vector diagram to show the resultant force acting on point R (3)
2.5 Calculate the magnitude of the resultant of forces P and Q (3)
2.6 Calculate the direction ( measured clockwise from the positive Y –axis) of the
resultant of vectors P and Q. (3)
2.7 If vector P was fixed but the direction of vector Q could be changed, for which value
of ɵ will the resultant force have a maximum value? (1)

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QUESTION 3 ( Start on a new page)
A 5 kg block, resting on a rough horizontal surface, is connected by a light inextensible

string passing over frictionless pully to a second block of mass 3 kg hanging vertically
An applied force F is cating on the 5 kg block as shown in the diagram below and the
coefficient of kinetic friction between the 5 kg block and the surface is 0.2
The 5 kg block accelerates to the left
3.1 Define the term frictional force (2)
3.2 Draw a labelled free-body diagram to indicate all the forces acting on the 5 kg block.
(5)
3.3 Calculate the magnitude of the:
3.3.1 Vertical component of F if the magnitude of the horizontal component of F

is equal to 38 N (2)
3.3.2 Normal force acting on the 5 kg block (3)
3.4 State Newton’s Second Law of motion (2)
3.5 Calculate the tension in the string connecting the blocks (5)
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QUESTION 4 ( Start on a new page)
Learners investigate the relationship between net force and acceleration by pulling a
trolley across a surface which is slightly inclined to compensate for friction.
The trolley is connected to different masses by a string of negligible mass. The string
passes over a frictioless pulley. Refer to the diagram below
Ticker tape attached to a trolley passes through the ticker-timer. The acceleration of the
trolley is determined by analysing the ticker-tape. The results of the net force of the trolley
were recorded in the table below.
4.1 Write down the hypothesis for this experiment (2)
4.2 4.2.1 Identify the independent variable (1)
4.2.2 Identify the controlled variable (1)
4.3 Use the graph paper and draw a graph of the acceleration versus net force (4)
4.4 Calculate the gradient of the graph (3)
4.4 Use the gradient of the graph calculated in QUESTION 4.4 to determine the mass
of the trolley (2)
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Two satelites orbiting the earth are situated on opposite sides 0f the earth. Satellite A
hasa a mass of 3800 kg and satellite B has a mass of 4500 kg. Satellite A is at a height of
25 000 km above the earth surface
5.1 State Newton’s universal gravitational law in words. (2)
5.2 Explain the term weightlessness. (2)
5.3 Calculate the force between the earth and satellite A. (4)
5.4 What distance above the surface of the earth should satellite B be to experience
the same force towards the earth as satellite A?
Choose GREATER THAN, LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO the distance above the
earth. (1)
5.5 Give reason for the answer in QUESTION 4.4 above. (3)
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.6.1 Ammonia NH3(g) and hypochlorous acid HOCl(l) are both examples of covalent
compounds.
6.1.1 Define the term bonding pair. (2)
6.1.2 Draw Lewis structures for the following molecules
(a) NH3 (2)
(b) HOCl (2)
(c) CO2 (2)

6.1.3 Write down the:
(a) Number of bonding pairs in NH3 (1)
(b) Number of lone pairs on the oxygen atom of HOCl (1)
(c) Shape of ammonia molecule (1)
6.1.4 Which bond, N-H or O-H, is more polar? Give a reason for the answer. (2)
6.2 The graph below shows how the potential energy varies with distance between
the nuclei of 2 nitrogen atoms when a double bond between the nitrogen atoms
(N=N) is formed.
6.2.1 Define bond length. (2)
6.2.2 What is the bond length (in pm) of the N=N bond? (1)
6.2.3 Define bond energy. (2)
6.2.4 The bond energy of the N≡N bond is 496 Kj.mol-1. Will the bond length of
the N≡N bond be GREATER THAN, LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO your (1)
answer in 6.2.2?
6.2.5 What is the relationship between bond energy and bond length? (2)
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TOTAL = 100 marks

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VHEMBE EAST DISTRICT
NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 11
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
CONTROLLED TEST 1 MEMORANDUM
07 MARCH 2022
MARKS: 35
This Memorandum consists of 8 pages including the cover page.

Physical Sciences Gr 11 Page 2 of 8 Vhembe East /Controlled Test 1 Memo
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QUESTION 1
1.1 B ✓✓ (2)
1.2 B ✓✓ (2)
1.3 B ✓✓ (2)
1.4 C ✓✓ (2)
1.5 C ✓✓ (2)
1.6 D ✓✓ (2)
1.7 A✓✓ (2)
1.8 C✓✓ (2)
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QUESTION 2
2.1 The vector with the same effect✓ as all the vectors together ✓ (2)
2.2 FPX = FP . cosɵ

= 250 x cos 100 ✓
= 246,20 N ✓
FPY = FP . sin ɵ
= 250. Sin 10o ✓
= 43.41 N ✓ (4)
2.3 FQX = F cos ɵ

= 150 cos 35o
= 122,87 N to the right ✓
FRX = FPX + FQX
= -246 + 122.87 ✓
= 123.13 N
= 123,13 N to the left

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2.4
(3)
2.5 FR2 = 2
𝐹𝑅𝑋 2
∗ 𝐹𝑅𝑌 ✓
= (122.13)2 + (129,49)2 ✓
= 31918,30
FR = 178,66 N ✓ (3)
2.6 𝐹𝑅𝑋
tan ɵ =
𝐹𝑅𝑌
= 123,13
✓
129,45
= 0.
ɵ = 43.57o ✓
Direction = 360o - 43,57o = 316,43o ✓ (3)
2.7 0o ✓ (1)
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QUESTION 3
3.1 It is the force that opposes the motion of an object✓ and which acts (2)
parallel to the surface. ✓
3.2
FN✓
FA✓
fk✓
T✓
w✓
(5)
3,3 3.3.1 𝐹𝑉
tan 200 =
𝐹𝐻
𝐹𝑉 = 38 tan 200✓
= 13,83 N✓ (2)
3.3.2 FN = Fg - FV (3)
= (5)(9.8) ✓ - 13.83✓
= 35.17 N✓
3.4 When a resultant force act s on an object the object will
accelerate in the direction of the force at an acceleration
directly proportional to the force✓ and inversely proportional
to the mass of the object. ✓ (2)
3.5
T/FT/Tension ✓
w/Fg/weight/gravitational force ✓

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OPTION 1
Left/Upwards as positive
5 kg block: Fnet = ma ✓
-T + FH – f = ma
-T + 38 – (0.2)(35.17) ✓ = 5a ✓-----------(1)
3 kg block : -Fg + T = ma
-(3)(9.8) + T = 3a ✓ -------------------(2)
Substitute 2 into 1
A = 0.196m.s-2
Substitute a into 2:
-29.4 + T = (3)(0.196) ✓
T = 29.99N ✓ (5)
OPTION 2
Right/ Downwards as positive
5 kg block: Fnet = ma✓
T - FH + f = ma
T - 38 + (0.2)(35.17) ✓ = -5a✓ -----------(1)
3 kg block : Fg - T = ma
(3)(9.8) - T = -3a✓ -------------------(2)
Substitute 2 into 1
a = 0.196m.s-2
Substitute a into 2:
29.4 - T = -(3)(0.196) ✓
T = 29.99N✓ (5)

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QUESTION 4
4.1 Criteria for hypothesis

The dependent and independent variables are stated ✓
correctly
State the relationship between the dependent and ✓
independent variables
Dependent variable : acceleration
Independent variable: (net) force
Example :
The (net) force is directly proportional to acceleration if the mass of the
trolley is kept constant ✓✓
(2)
4.2 4.2.1 (Net) Force ✓ (1)
4.2.2 Mass of the trolley✓ (1)
4.3
Graph of acceleration versus net force.
Marking criteria for the graph

Axis with correct / appropriate scale ✓
3 or more coordinates correctely plotted ✓✓
Drawing a line of best fit ✓ (4)

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4.4 Accept any set of coordinates from the graph

1.45 − 0.36✓ (3)
gradient = = 1.21 ✓
1,2 − 0.3 ✓
4.5 Positive marking from question 4.4
𝑎 1
gradient = =
𝐹 𝑚
1 (2)
m = ✓ = 0.83 𝑘𝑔✓
1.21
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QUESTION 5
5.1 Every body /particles in the universe attracts every other body with a
force that is directly proportional to the product of their masses and
inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their
centres. ✓✓ (2)
5.2 Weightlessness is the sensation experienced when all contact forces

are removed.✓✓
(2)
5.3 𝑀1𝑀2
𝐹 = 𝐺 ✓
𝑟2
(5.98 𝑋1024 )(3800)

= 6.67 𝑋 10−11 ✓
((6.38 𝑋 106 +(25 𝑋 106 ))²
(4)
= 1539.23 N✓✓
5.4 Greater than,✓ (1)
5.5. The mass is greater✓ and for the same force ✓the distance must
also be greater. ✓
(because the product of the masses is directly proportional to the
square of the distance between the centres.) (3)
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QUESTION 6
6.1. Marking guidelines:
If any of the underlined keywords/phrases are ommitted minus 1
mark.(2) ✓
Two electrons shared between two atoms in a covalent bond ✓✓ (2)
6.1.2 (a) (2)
(b) (2)
(c)
✓✓
(2)
6.1.3 (a) 3 ✓ (1)

(b) 2✓ (1)
(c) Trigonal pyramid ✓ (1)
6.1.4 O–H ✓
O – H ∆EN = 3,5 – 2-1 = 1.4
N–H ∆EN = 3 - 2,1 = 0,9 ✓ (2)
6.2.1 The average distance between the nuclei of two bonding
atoms ✓✓
(2)
6.2.2 125 pm ✓ (1)
6,2,3 A measure of the bond strength of a chemical bond, ✓✓ (2)
6.2.4 Less than ✓ (1)
6.2.5 The shorter the bond length, ✓ the greater the bond
erhergy✓
(2)
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TOTAL = 100 marks

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VHEMBE EAST DISTRICT

This Question paper consists of 13 pages including the cover page.

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

questions in the ANSWER BOOK.

2. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system

used in this question paper.

3. You may use a non-programmable calculator.

8. Give brief motivations, discussions et cetera where required.

9. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1 : MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.

1.1 The statements below refers to vector and scalar quantities

1.2 Three forces X, Y and Z act at appoint O and are in equilibrium.

Which of the following statements is incorrect.

A The vector sum of all the forces is zero.

B. X is equal to the resultant of Y and Z.

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A. The hot expanding gases exert a downwards force on the ground.

The weight of the box is W

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Which of the following is the same for both blocks?

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1.8 The shape of the CO2 molecules is….

QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page)

2.1 Define the term resultant of a vector. (2)

2.2 Calculate the horizontal and vertical components of vector P (4)

2.3 Calculate the vector sum of horizontal components of P and Q (3)

2.5 Calculate the magnitude of the resultant of forces P and Q (3)

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QUESTION 3 ( Start on a new page)

A 5 kg block, resting on a rough horizontal surface, is connected by a light inextensible

3.1 Define the term frictional force (2)

3.3 Calculate the magnitude of the:

3.3.1 Vertical component of F if the magnitude of the horizontal component of F

3.3.2 Normal force acting on the 5 kg block (3)

3.4 State Newton’s Second Law of motion (2)

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QUESTION 4 ( Start on a new page)

4.1 Write down the hypothesis for this experiment (2)

4.2 4.2.1 Identify the independent variable (1)

4.2.2 Identify the controlled variable (1)

4.4 Calculate the gradient of the graph (3)

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QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page)

5.1 State Newton’s universal gravitational law in words. (2)

5.2 Explain the term weightlessness. (2)

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QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page)

6.1.1 Define the term bonding pair. (2)

6.1.2 Draw Lewis structures for the following molecules

(a) NH3 (2)

(b) HOCl (2)

(c) CO2 (2)

(a) Number of bonding pairs in NH3 (1)

(b) Number of lone pairs on the oxygen atom of HOCl (1)

(c) Shape of ammonia molecule (1)

6.2.1 Define bond length. (2)

6.2.3 Define bond energy. (2)

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TOTAL = 100 marks

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